Some brands of milk powder free of DCD

The Health Ministry said yesterday that seven samples of milk powder, from the stock is stored in the Port, had been found to be free of DCD when tested by the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI). The stock was therefore fit for human consumption, it said.

'Gotabayage Yuddaya' unveiled

The launch of a book by Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa entitled 'Gotabhayage Yuddaya' an introspective collection of events that led to the crushing of Tamil Tiger Terrorism in Sri Lanka in Sinhala (the English version of Gota's War), documented by veteran journalist C.A. Chandraprema, took place last evening at a glittering ceremony at the Grand Ballroom of the Waters Edge in Battaramulla. Picture shows, Defence Secretary Gota

Japanese princess arrives

Princess Tsuguko of Takamado, the eldest daughter of Japanese Prince Takamado arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday night on a four-day visit, following an invitation extended to her by President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa during their visit to Japan in March this year. Picture shows the Princess being received at the Bandaranaike Airport. Pix. by Deepa Adhikari

‘SL compelled to adopt ‘deterrent mechanism’ against Indian fishermen’

Sri Lanka today informed the Indian Government that it was compelled to put in place an effective ‘deterrent mechanism’ which involves the arrest Indian fishermen, producing them in court and charging a fine, as Indian fishermen continue to cross over to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters.

Upcountry parties clash

Seven vehicles were damaged in a clash between the supporters of Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) and National Union of Workers (NUW) at Dimbulapathana a while ago, Nuwara Eliya police said PICTURES

It’s a conspiracy of a top police officer- Vaas' Attorney

Counsel appearing on behalf of former DIG Vaas Gunawardena informed Mahara Magistrate today that ‘a senior Police officer’ had led a conspiracy due to which his client is currently in custody

A visit to the Museum

Thailand’s Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn who arrived the country for a four-day visit, is seen at the Colombo National Museum today. (Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana)

Army allegedly 'shoots' tusker

The Army and the Wildlife Department have begun their respective investigations into the gun shots alleged to have been fired by army officers at the iconic tusker Gemunu at the Yala National Park, which is beyond the Army’s jurisdiction

Warrant issued on NE Deputy Mayor

An open warrant for the arrest of the Nuwara Eliya Deputy Mayor Tissa Seviratne has been issued by Nuwara Eliya Magistrate Sampath Hewawasam on charges of child abuse.

New contamination scare hits NZ dairy industry

A new contamination scare hit New Zealand's multi-billion dollar dairy industry on Monday after it was revealed a milk product with excessive nitrate levels had been exported to China, the AFP reported.

Nadeeka among the best in the world

Sri Lanka javelin throw champion Nadeeka Lakmali was placed 12th in the women’s javelin throw final at the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championship 2013 at Luzhniki in Russia yesterday. REUTERS

Army Major suspended

The Army Major who was arrested last Saturday in Anuradhapura while allegedly transporting 15 kilos of cannabis was suspended from service by the Army Commander, the army spokesman said.

Sri Lanka hand-delivers invite to Indian PM

Sri Lanka's Foreign minister GL Peiris arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to hand-deliver a personal invitation to Dr. Manmohan Singh to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Colombo in November, NDTV reported.

Rajathurai joins NUW

Nuwara Eliya District parliamentarian S. P. Rajathurai, who resigned from the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) on August 8, yesterday joined the National Union of Workers (NUW) led by parliamentarian P. Thigambaram.

Fonterra ad ban extended

The Court of appeal today extended the interim order on Fonterra to refrain from advertising its products as ‘100% perfect’, till September 3

Thai Princess arrives

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand arrived in the country on Sunday starting a four day visit. Pix by Deepa Adikari

Video: Thai Princess Sirindhorn arrives

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand has arrived in the country on Sunday starting a four day visit, the state owned SLBC said.

Hope Indian PM will attend CHOGM-GL

Sri Lanka Sunday said it would "very much like" Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in November in Colombo even as Tamil Nadu parties have urged India not to participate in the event.

UK detains partner of journalist under Terrorism Act

The partner of the Guardian journalist who has written a series of stories revealing mass surveillance programmes by the US National Security Agency was held for almost nine hours on Sunday by UK authorities as he passed through London's Heathrow airport on his way home to Rio de Janeiro.

Ranil 'disappointed' over poll process

Leader of Opposition in Sri Lankan Parliament Ranil Wickramasinghe said today that he was disappointed over the election process to the Northern Provincial Council polls in his country.

Indians, Nepalis netted at Panadura

29 Indian and Nepal nationals had been arrested at Panadura, Modera by the Immigration Department officials while they were staying on Sri Lanka without valid visas on Saturday, Controller General of the Department of Immigration and Emigration W. A. Chulananda Perera said.

Two brothers killed in accident

Two brothers were killed in a collision between a van and a bicycle in Karamba on the Kalpitiya -Palavila road today, police said. The victims aged 13 and 14 had died on admission to the Puttalam Hospital.

Love triangle end in shooting

Two Air force personnel, including a woman were killed following a shootout at a guesthouse at Marble Beach, Trincomalee today

Princess Diana murdered? UK Police probe sensational claim

British police are investigating a sensational claim that the Special Air Service commando unit (SAS) was involved in the death of Princess Diana, reports Sean Rayment.

'Kudu Malee' dies

A woman drug dealer from Wanathamulla, Borella had died from swallowing a home made heroin pill, police said

CMC files burnt in cemetery

More than 6,000 files and other documents of the Secretary’s Department, Colombo Municipal Council have been disposed of and secretly burnt at the Borella Cemetery. However, a group of members of the council, both belonging to the ruling party and the opposition who rushed to the scene saved several files and handed them over to the Mayor Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Alleged gem smuggler nabbed at BIA

A Sri Lankan who attempted to smuggle gems worth Rs. 8 million to Singapore has been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday.

Sri Lankan boat found near Nagai coast

A 17-foot long fibre boat equipped with kerosene powered outboard engine was found abandoned and drifting near the coastal waters off the shore of Point Calimere wildlife sanctuary at the Vedaranyam block of the district on Saturday morning.

Karunanidhi warns of Tamil backlash

DMK Chief M. Karunanidhi has urged the central government to boycott the upcoming Commonwealth of Heads of Government Meet (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka in November.

Sri Lanka is a clean country; Ranbir Kapoor

Lead actor of the movie Bombay Velvet Ranbir Kapoor said, “Sri Lanka is an amazing place and what I love most about it is that, it is extremely clean” The Actor also added “I have been shooting films for quite some time now, but I have never enjoyed shooting as much as I did in Sri Lanka.”